Parts Manager

Premier Equipment is a full-service John Deere dealership serving agriculture, lawn care, commercial grounds, and compact construction customers across Southern Ontario. With 10 locations and over 90 skilled technicians, we deliver innovative equipment, expert service, and unmatched support.

Since the 1950s, we’ve grown with a clear purpose: To be the best part of our customer’s day by improving their business and lifestyle. Whether it’s solving equipment issues or offering new technology, we’re here to make their day better—and yours too.

It’s an exciting time to join Premier. Come grow with us.

The Parts Manager leads the Parts Department to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventory control, strong financial performance, and excellent internal and external customer satisfaction. You'll develop and monitor department processes, goals, budgets, marketing efforts, reporting, staffing, and compliance to support organizational objectives. You'll also oversee merchandising, stock orders, department equipment, and corrective action plans while partnering with the Branch Manager on staffing, employee development, and other assigned responsibilities.

• Develops, communicates, enforces and monitors effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Promotes and merchandises parts and accessories in conjunction with other store locations.
• Monitors annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives.
• Monitors Parts Department marketing monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes annual physical inventory cycle counts and proper counter procedures.
• Ensure that all Department reporting and submission are completed within the proper time frames and deadlines.
• Maximizes use of special terms and stock orders to achieve management stock order goals.
• Ensures all department tools, equipment and vehicles, if applicable, are in good working order.
• Identify deficiencies within the parts department and make recommendations on corrective action to the Branch Manager and implement action plans as directed.
• Maintain staff schedules to ensure that the Department is adequately staffed at all times, including Duty List and compliance.
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position.
• Any other responsibilities as designated by the Branch Manager.

• 5+ years experience in Parts Department operations.
• Experience leading others is beneficial.
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.
• Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups.
• Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

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At Premier Equipment, we invest in our people and reward their contributions with a competitive and supportive compensation package, including:

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage (includes vision and paramedical services)
• Company-Matched RRSP
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Boot & Tool Allowance
• Apprenticeship Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Vehicle (for qualifying positions)

Compensation

Placement within the wage range is based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Applicants with more or less experience and qualifications may be placed outside the salary range.

Sales positions will have a commission component as well.